The Energy Information (Combined Washer-driers) Regulations 1997

Regulation 5(2)

SCHEDULE 2 THE INFORMATION NOTICE

1.  The information notice shall contain the information specified below. The information may be given in a more general description of the appliance or in the form of a table covering a number of models supplied by the same supplier (in which case it shall be given in the order specified).

(1) Supplier’s trade mark.

(2) Supplier’s model identifier.

(3) The energy efficiency class of the model, determined in accordance with Table 1 of Schedule 4 (energy efficiency class), expressed as “Energy Efficiency class … on a scale of A (more efficient) to G (less efficient)”. Where this information is provided in a table, this may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (more efficient) to G (less efficient).

(4) Where the information is provided in a table, and where some of the appliances listed in the table have been granted a “Community Eco-label” under Regulation (EEC) No 880/92, this information may be included here. In this case the row heading shall state “Community Eco-label” and the entry shall consist of a copy of the Eco-label (the flower). This provision is without prejudice to any requirements under the Community Eco-label scheme.

(5) Energy consumption for washing, spinning and drying, in kWh per complete operating cycle, as defined in Schedule 1 note V.

(6) Energy consumption for washing and spinning only, in kWh per washing cycle as defined in Schedule 1 note VI.

(7) Washing performance class, determined in accordance with Table 2 of Schedule 4 (washing performance class), expressed as “Washing performance class… on a scale of A (higher) to G (lower)”. This may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (higher) to G (lower).

(8) Water extraction efficiency for a standard 60°C cotton washing cycle, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards. Expressed as “Water remaining after spin … % (as a proportion of dry weight of wash)”.

(9) Maximum spin speed attained, as defined in Schedule 1 note VIII.

(10) Washing capacity of appliance for a standard 60°C cotton washing cycle, as defined in Schedule 1 note IX.

(11) Drying capacity of appliance for a standard “dry cotton” drying cycle, as defined in Schedule 1 note X.

(12) Water consumption for washing, spinning and drying, in litres per complete operating cycle as defined in Schedule 1 note XI.

(13) Water consumption for washing and spinning only, in litres, per standard 60°C cotton washing (and spinning) cycle, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards.

(14) Washing and drying time: programme time for complete operating cycle (60°C cotton washing and “dry cotton” drying) for rated washing capacity, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards.

(15) Suppliers may include information under points 5 to 14 above in respect of other wash or drying cycles.

(16) The consumption of energy and water equal to 200 times the consumption expressed in points 5 (energy) and 12 (water): expressed as “Estimated annual consumption for a four-person household, always using the drier (200 cycles)”.

(17) The consumption of energy and water equal to 200 times the consumption expressed in points 6 (energy) and 13 (water): expressed as “Estimated annual consumption for a four-person household, never using the drier (200 cycles)”.

(18) Where applicable, noise during washing, spinning or drying cycles using standard 60°C cotton washing cycle and “dry cotton” drying cycle, determined in accordance with Council Directive 86/594/EEC(1).

2.  The information contained in the table may be given in the form of a copy of the label, either in colour or in black and white.

(1)

OJ No. L344, 6.12.86, p.24; see the Household Appliances (Noise Emission) Regulations 1990 (S.I. 1990/161, amended by S.I. 1994/1386).